Preamble Definition

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Nearly 231 years the Constitution of the United States was written. A preamble is a preliminary statement or an introduction. The Preamble of the Constitution outlines what the Constitution has in it. The Constitution of United States established America’s government and laws. The Articles of the Constitution are connected to the Preamble to the Constitution. The Articles of the Constitution and the Preamble are connected through Article One, Two, and Three.

The Preamble of the Constitution is connected to Article One because Article One is related to all the parts of the Preamble. In Article One of the Constitution, it states “To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers” According …show more content…

In Article Three of the Constitution, it states “The judicial Power shall extend to all Cases, in Law and Equity” This states that no matter which case is in session or who the victim or criminal is, all cases are equal. In other words, every case is in under judicial power, which allows it to be fair and equal. The judicial branch is the branch that interprets the laws and without the judicial branch the laws would be misused or abused. The wording of a bill or law can often be confusing, which is why the judicial branch exists, without the judicial branch laws would not be fair. In order to establish justice, laws need to be interpreted and judged. When the contents of a law are used to “honor” the criminal's actions the judicial branch will bring justice to the victim and the law. The judicial branch does not prejudice, therefore they judge fairly and justly. The way the judicial branch works makes it so that it establishes justice. In Article Three of the Constitution, it states “No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court.” This means that the judicial branch is the only branch that can judge whether or not an act is considered treason. This means that the judicial provides for the common defense by making sure that no enemy can infiltrate …show more content…

Article one, Two, and Three correspond to all parts of the Constitution. Article One is related to the preamble by establishing justice by making laws, providing for the common defense by declaring war and promoting the general welfare by coining money. Article Two is connected to the preamble by establishing justice by enforcing laws, providing for the common defense by commanding the armies, and ensuring domestic tranquility by making treaties. Article Three corresponds to the preamble by establishing justice by interpreting laws, providing for the common defense by dealing with traitors and ensuring domestic tranquility by punishing the criminals. While the articles 1, 2, and 3 uphold the values of the Preamble to the Constitution, the United States may not uphold these values as society continues to find faults in everything and